The Albany Symphony has appointed a new executive director.

Emily Fritz-Endres has more than 10 years of experience and worked for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra.

She will take over in August from David Hyslop, who has been interim executive director since January 2024.

“I am honored to lead the Albany Symphony, an adventurous, future-looking orchestra devoted to championing the music of our time. I am grateful to my predecessor, Anna Kuwabara, a leader I admire for her talents in building enduring community partnerships and her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Fritz-Endres in a statement. “As the organization nears its centennial, I am thrilled to work with the wildly creative David Alan Miller, and the talented orchestra, board, and staff as we expand how our music celebrates, educates, and transforms the people of the Capital Region and beyond.”